Cate Blanchett, Oscars 2007 Always elegant, Cate was up for Best Supporting Actress this year, and although she didn't go home with a gong, she won best look of the night in a Swarovski crystal Armani Priv gown in our eyes
KATE MIDDLETON'S MOST FASHIONABLE MOMENTS Angelina Jolie, Oscars, 2004 Channeling Marilyn Monroe in plunging white satin, Angelina steered away from her usual black ensembles with this Marc Bouwer gown
Pink is so underrated with navy
A bold lip or a smoky eye can complement your black cocktail dress
A refined veil, a luminous earring, or a clean hairstyle can allow the dress to remain the focal point
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